Texas Book Festival 2017 is Nov. 4-5: We have recommendations

Staff Writer

Austin 360

Tom Hanks, who has a book of short stories called “Uncommon Type” out this month, will speak at the Texas Book Festival. Jake Michaels/The New York Times

So many books! So many authors! The Texas Book Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5, and it will turn the State Capital and surrounding area into a book lovers’ paradise. Most events are free and open to the public. Our staff, full of book lovers, has suggestions on some of the authors not to miss.

Read our recommendations on our premium website, Mystatesman.com.

More on the Texas Book Festival, including previews of programming for kids and panels featuring Latin writers.